5 Chemin du Pont Baudet, 59132 Ohain, France
On the edge of the woods, with its hot-tub and waterside terrace, Boreal lake is the ideal place to relax.
Presenting a magnificent, captivating domain, less than 2 and a half hours from Calais; it’s ideal for a couples’- or just-angling holiday with the benefits of a really comfortable gite, decorated with taste. The lake is slightly over 1 acre and is perfect for 2 anglers.
You can set your rods up right outside the gite and easily prospect the entire lake! The smaller size of this lake allows you easily to catch some beauties. Don’t assume that a small lake means small carp; on the contrary, these carp have a maximum weight of around 44lbs, with the average being around 20lbs and you will be astonished at the number weighing in at 30lbs.
The 1-acre lake is perfectly square, measuring 75m x 75m and offers an excellent perspective for the angler in spite of its small size. With only 2 anglers on the lake, you can easily and quickly find the most prolific areas. You may also fish from the magnificent jetty and still be near your family.
The number and the weight of the carp is impressive for a lake this size. The record is fixed (for the moment) at 44 lbs and it’s rare to catch a carp weighing under 15 lbs. There are some very combative grass carp. You will have catch after catch as the difficulty level is not too high here.
The photos speak for themselves! It's rare to find a lodge as well decorated and equipped as this one and right on the lake's edge. Everything has been designed for the most enjoyable stay possible. Comfort at its best!
In the chalet you will find a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, freezer, oven, gas hob, microwave, toaster, citrus press), a TV area, sofa bed, wood-burning stove, bathroom with toilet, and a double bedroom on the mezzanine... The whole in very warm, Scandinavian-style decoration.
Separate from the chalet, a second bedroom on the waterfront is sure to charm you ! You will enjoy its double bed with a view of the lake and its terrace on stilts.
Outside, there is everything you need for a perfect holiday: deckchairs, sofa, barbecue, parasol and a hot-tub! Relax in the hot water as you look over the lake ... a real moment of relaxation!
The maximum capacity is 4 people.
5 Chemin du Pont Baudet, 59132 Ohain, France
Boreal takes fish care very seriously. So following these steps will avoid any fatalities on the bank and will provide maximum welfare of fish.
1. Maximum 3 rods per angler
2. Rods are NEVER left unattended
3. Barbed hooks, braids and dangerous mounts are prohibited. THE MATERIAL MAY BE CHECKED AT ANY TIME.
4. Very thick landing mats are compulsory and will be checked before the stay.
5. All unhooking mats, nets and slings are to be wet before use.
6. Seeds must be cooked
7. Bait boats allowed with respect for the swims of other anglers
8. The fishermen will hand fish in the best conditions and as quickly as possible.
9. Retention Sling are banned even at night.
10. When holding fish for photographs, never stand to have your picture taken or hold the carp too high above the mat. Support the carp's weight with both hands underneath. If the fish flaps whilst holding it, simply bring the fish into your body then place back on the cot, wet the fish up from the bucket provided, and start again. All fish should be returned to the lake using the sling
Regulation :
To preserve everyone’s peace, we have established the following rules which must be respected:
11. Unregistered visitors are not allowed.
12. Our’ friends dogs are not allowed.
14. Radio use should be as unobtrusive as possible.
15. Only barbecue fires are allowed, ground fires are prohibited
16. When you leave, the sites must be clean and in the same condition as when you arrived.
17. The fisherman/woman is responsible for informing his/her guests of these regulations. Landlords will not be held responsible for any injury, death, accident, damage, loss, delay cost/expense or inconvenience arising from fishing accidents beyond our control.
18. Drugs and excessive alcohol use are prohibited under penalty of immediate dismissal.
19. Any conflicts arising between fishermen or caused by fishermen will be managed by the landlord.
20. The management takes no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to you or your property
21. The reservation will be confirmed on receipt of the deposit
22. For your security, the establishment is under video surveillance
23. Arrival after 3pm and departures before 11:30am
A fisherman’s paradise…
Superb and relaxing place!
We had a great weekend in a wonderful place that I would recommend to anyone.
Charming, soothing, rejuvenating place, both inside and out. Sublime decor
superb location in the middle of nature
A sweet moment of escape, calm and serenity are in order! Vanessa’s welcome plunges us directly into this atmosphere as soon as we arrive in this special place… A boat, ducks, two small cabins and the forest: nothing like it to forget the worries of everyday life… and to finish: a delicate taste for decoration and a top breakfast ? ! We look forward to coming back when the good weather returns.
A beautiful landscape, a remarkable calm, a very nice welcome, a warm and cocooning decoration, a pond where fishing is pleasant with various fish, an excellent breakfast… All this at Boreal!
A very pleasant place to stay, whether you are in love, with family, friends or even alone! A change of scenery guaranteed!
We’ll be back for sure!!!!!
What to say…..
A haven of peace!
A remarkable calm!
Birds singing…ducks…
Fishing, walks….
And all this in a marvellous idyllic setting, received by very friendly hosts who care about our well-being!
a small, warm and soothing paradise, ideal for disconnecting from everyday life, with the added bonus of the ducks, which were much appreciated by our 16-month-old darling
A place of relaxation and calm, ideal for those who love to fish for fish. With family or friends you will find a superb escape from everyday life.
A magnificent haven of peace that you don’t want to leave! ?
Warm welcome, comfort and impeccable cleanliness..??
All decorated with taste..!
Delightful stay in a place of complete relaxation, ideal for recharging your batteries! Natural moments to share with fishermen, lovers and families. The decoration is neat and cosy, the owners are welcoming… everything is there to spend a nice holiday!
A magnificent place imagined and created by very dynamic and welcoming young people… a must see!
very nice and quiet place .owners very welcoming .thank you for everything
Very well received on our arrival, beautiful place, very quiet & very clean, I recommend 100% and I would come back!
Thanks to you all!
Very good welcome, nice place and good breakfast …. All in all, a perfect place to spend a pleasant stay
Very good welcome, nice place and good breakfast …. All in all, a perfect place to spend a pleasant stay
Excellent place to recharge and relax
Come and discover, you won’t regret it
A weekend in paradise for Daddy the fisherman, Mummy the relaxer and baby the discoverer…the welcome was top notch, warm and available…the stay was just a dream for the 3 of us…the gite is classy and tasteful, the outside is idyllic, rural, with just the right amount of naturalness to keep the place clean and practical. There are so many beautiful and good moments, especially as a couple…especially with a baby…especially if you love nature, fishing, aperitifs by the water, barbecues in front of the ducks, Nordic baths in front of the horses…don’t go there, we’re the ones who found this piece of happiness….bon ok go there because it’s so good…enjoy it!!!
A wonderful weekend that is coming to an end, a very beautiful and quiet place, very well received. We are already looking forward to coming back
very nice place, very pleasant, the scandinavian bath super, very good reception, we will return
A heavenly, relaxing, idyllic place in the heart of nature. The owner is really adorable. We recommend it and we will come back with great pleasure…
We have just spent somes days in this magnificent place, calm and restful with a magical decor in these holiday periods! breakfast at the top! refinement, comfort, waking up facing the pond, the room flooded with sun in this month of November, happiness!!! no need to go far to be happy!
We will come back for sure
We had a pleasant stay, quiet, relaxing, magical place. Gite, fishing, breakfast, view on the pond when we woke up, top notch
Beautiful and relaxing place made with great taste. The breakfast basket is of high quality. The owners are very pleasant and welcoming. The Scandinavian bath was appreciated with the heat. To be done again with Christmas decoration
Beautiful location, wonderful hosts, peace and tranquility for a week. Your information needs to include the fact that there is a ladder to access the upper bedroom and the lack of toilet in the annex – although there is an ‘outside’ toilet attached to the main living accommodation as well as the indoor bathroom. Our party of four adults meant that my husband and I had to use the sofa bed as we were not happy to use the ladder due to mobility issues for three out of four of us and the fact that the ladder does not have a handrail. The ladder is also extremely large and difficult to manoeuvre into place. The shower tray is not very deep and therefore does leak so you need to be mindful of this and there is no hot water to the sinks in the bathroom or outside toilet. Also, your information states that the security deposit can be paid by card – this is not the case and cleared my cash Euro’s out completely as I have a currency card which I would have used for the deposit. Having said all this, the location is stunning, the deer are delightful and the ducks tell you when they are hungry. We had a lovely week and although the average weight of carp caught was under 15lb both anglers enjoyed their time there.
we had a thoroughly enjoyable time at Boreal, its quirkiness adds to its charm and beauty,although I believe some mention should be made in the advertisement regarding the need to use an extremely steep ladder to access the bedroom in the main accommodation, that being said as there were only two of us we used the separate bedroom which offers beautiful views of the lake although a contained toilet would certainly add to its appeal,the fishing was at times hectic with many fish caught up to 39lb…But for me there are to many nuisance fish in the lake,it would benefit from being netted and many of the bream, tench and small carp removed.
The owners are delightful and nothing was to much trouble for them,a lovely couple
All in all a very enjoyable stay in beautiful surroundings
- How the swims are set ups ? Rod pod or bank sticks ?
We recommend the use of a rod pod if you want to fish in all areas
- Can I drive to the lake in order to unload ?
Yes
- Is the lake secure? Can we leave our gear on the bankside if we go out ?
Yes
- Fishing Permits required ?
No
- Are dogs allowed ?
No
- Are bedding and towels provided ?
Only bedding and tea towel
- Are kitchen utensils provided ?
Yes
- Drinking water and hot water ?
Yes
- Food Package is available
No
- Is there a small tackle shop on site ?
No
- Tackle Hire is available ?
No
- Are landing mats, slings, and landing nets provided ?
No
- How much bait will I need ?
10-15Kg Boilies / 10 Kg particles / 5 Kg pellets per angler
- Will I be able to get more bait during my stay if I need it ?
No
- What bait do you recommend ?
Spicy and Fruity boilies
- Do you recommend use of a bait boat ?
Yes
- What hook size do you recommend ?
Hook size 6.
Jane A
August 1, 2020 at 9:25 pmWhat a fabulous place to stay for a week. Enjoyed the tranquility of Boreal so very much, the abundant wildlife was a real bonus on top of the fishing wish meant an idyllic stay for thr anglers and non anglers alike. Whilst we didn’t catch a monster, we enjoyed the fishing immensely. The accommodation was great, although I think you should mention the ladder required to access bedroom in main accommodation for the more immobile. That said a fabulous week and we plan to return next year.
Ben Davies
August 7, 2020 at 12:48 pmHi jade, just wondering if it is only one cabin on the lake or if there is more, thank you in advanced hoping to go just want the privacy and freedom of being out there and no bother 🙂
Gavin McQuillan
August 16, 2020 at 7:02 pmJane A, thanks for your review, especially about access to main bedroom as 4 of us are due to visit Sept 21. Could you advise about fishing tactics as we don’t want to bring to much of the incorrect bait ie. Hemp or pellet